Common Core: Writing
3.W.3a
Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
October 1, 20183.W.3b
Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
October 1, 20183.W.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
October 1, 20183.W.1a
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
October 1, 20183.W.1c
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
October 1, 20183.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
October 1, 20183.W.2a
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
October 1, 20182.W.5
With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
October 1, 2018